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Old 22-06-2011, 04:39 PM
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Thanks! I was opting for a Feathertouch, but because my scope is a solid tube, it would require creating a curved base for it which would be a bit of PITA, especially with Peter's existing workload.

So, I decided on a Moonlight CR2 with a curved base plate. Incidentally Peter has a CR2 in stock with a small cosmetic blemish, because of that I got great deal on it. It's a red version (was going to go for a black one), but it's a hefty saving over getting a new one ordered in so I'm not going to be picky

Doing the math, I'd be saving atleast $200 just on the focuser alone by going the Moonlite route over the FT and the manufacture of a base for it.

Here is the scope as it is now:
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